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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703874
A CASE REPORT: ECTOPIC PREGNANCY DUE TO FAILURE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE
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Abstract
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that develops outside the mother's womb when the fertilized egg from the ovary does not implant itself normally in the uterus. It is usually found in the first 5-10 weeks of pregnancy. To prevent unwanted pregnancy, emergency contraceptive used has been popular since the last two decades. It is seen to have 99% successful rate if taken within 72 hours after unprotected coitus and of which 1% is seen to have normal pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy. Early diagnosis through thorough and detail history collection/physical examination with early management has saved many maternal lives from unwanted risks, shocks, death etc.
Publication History
Article published online:
22 April 2020
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